Hamsters usually don't need their nails trimmed because they naturally wear down their nails. A hamster's nails will naturally wear down through daily activities and remain within an appropriate length range. However, some hamsters' nails grow relatively fast, or for some reasons, their nails fail to wear down naturally, resulting in overly long nails. In such cases, manual trimming is required.
If you need to trim a hamster's nails, you must use nail clippers specifically designed for hamsters to avoid hurting them. The trimming should be done quickly and accurately since hamsters have limited patience. After trimming, you can give the hamster a small treat to reduce its resistance. Additionally, providing some wooden toys, chew stones, etc., to give the hamster opportunities for natural nail wear is also an effective management method.
During the trimming process, be careful not to cut the quick on the nails to prevent bleeding and pain. Choosing the right tools and trimming methods is very important.